Egbert
Egbert is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Bright edge, famous blade, or shiny sword.
Origin and history
Egbert is an Anglo-Saxon name derived from elements meaning bright edge or famous blade. It was borne by an 9th-century King of Wessex, often regarded as the first Bretwalda or monarch over England. Though rare today in the United States, it retains strong historical and traditional roots.
Popularity in the United States
1,231 babies in the United States have been named Egbert since 1880. It ranks #3467 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NY (57.8 %)
- GA (14.4 %)
- TX (11.1 %)
- AL (5.6 %)
- AR (5.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 87 |
| 1890-1900 | 53 |
| 1900-1910 | 38 |
| 1910-1920 | 263 |
| 1920-1930 | 309 |
| 1930-1940 | 146 |
| 1940-1950 | 101 |
| 1950-1960 | 79 |
| 1960-1970 | 71 |
| 1970-1980 | 32 |
| 1980-1990 | 26 |
| 1990-2000 | 7 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 19 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Egbert
- Egbert King of Wessex: Monarch, Ruler
Nicknames
Bert, Bertie, Eggie
Fun facts
- King Egbert of Wessex ruled from 802 to 839 and established Wessex as the dominant Anglo-Saxon kingdom.
- The name combines the Old English elements ecg (edge/blade) and beorht (bright/famous).